Description

A Costume from "Sands of Iwo Jima." Republic, 1949. Standard
issue United States Marine Corps fatigues; consisting of an olive
green heavy cotton jacket with three large front pockets, left
breast pocket stenciled in black "USMC," back further
stenciled "John M. Stryker," Western Costume Co. stamp on
inside right sleeve; together with matching pants with a button fly
and cut-off hems; worn as Wayne portrayed "Sergeant John M.
Stryker" in various action scenes in the film, including the famous
last shot as he lays face down, dead on the ground. (Please note
both pieces are purposely distressed, have stitched repair work,
and show rust and other stain marks.)

This role garnered Wayne his first Academy Award nomination for
Best Actor in a Leading Role, though he lost to Broderick Crawford
for "All the King's Men."

Auction Info

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October, 2011

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